For those who don't know, Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) is the title character of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries , an Australian TV series based on a series of novels by author Kerry Greenwood.
Naturally, Phryne (pronounced FRY-knee) is a flawless human being who must be celebrated endlessly. Here's why you absolutely need her in your life.
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She is fiercely feminist and has no intention of waiting for the men of society to catch up.
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And she mixes feminism with humor flawlessly.
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When she is expected to teach women "proper" social graces, she realizes instead that teaching them social change is most important.
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She refuses to apologize for actions and beliefs that others might find objectionable.
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She's fearless when it comes to taking matters into her own hands.
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And she understands and empathizes with the feeling of being different.
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She has absolutely NO qualms about taking pride in her sexuality.
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And she has no shame in her many other indulgences.
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For example, she is a connoisseur of the finest alcohols and knows just when to imbibe.
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THIS is how she poses for a mug shot.
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From foreign languages to martial arts, she's got a wide array of talents and abilities.
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And she is up for any new experience, no matter how dangerous.
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She's got a badass car and knows how to use it.
(Seriously: Look. At. Her. GO.)
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Even when faced with the man who killed her sister, she refuses to get flustered.
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If you try to come at her with your sexist crap, she'll put you in your place.
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Because she knows the value of being able to speak her mind.
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And she does it all while wearing the MOST. GLAMOROUS. OUTFITS. EVER.
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Phryne is, and will forever be, the biggest badass around.
Seasons 1 and 2 of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries are streaming on Netflix, and Australian audiences can catch the third season airing now on ABC.
